Selin Kiazim says the reopening of her restaurants post lockdown has given her a blank canvas on which to draw on, which is why the time is right for her to scrap service charge.
More than 100 industry leaders from across the hospitality sector have written to the Government demanding urgent support to stimulate the revival of the sector following the Coronavirus crisis.
Oklava and Hill & Szrok have separately announced they will be no longer add a 12.5% service charge to bills, and will instead be incorporating the cost into menu prices.
Nestlé Professional’s hospitality competition for students will run as a digital event this year following its postponement in March due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
The treasury is considering a proposal to give all adults £500 and children £250 in vouchers to spend in the sectors of the economy worst hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Pret A Manger boss Pano Christou is expected to announce as many as 45 closures to the sandwich chain's c.450-strong UK estate, putting up to 800 jobs at risk.
Ahead of the reopening of the hospitality sector in England tomorrow (4 July), UKHospitality has written an open letter to customers, welcoming them back after 15 weeks of lockdown.
The World's 50 Best Restaurants is to launch first in a series of fundraising initiatives to help support the global hospitality industry as it emerges from the Coronavirus pandemic.
UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) and the British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) have published guidance to businesses on supporting the Government’s track and trace customer registration scheme.
The Welsh Government has said pubs, cafes and restaurants can begin to reopen from 13 July, providing Coronavirus cases continue to fall across the country.
Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland's two-metre physical distancing rule will be eased for some businesses when the country enters the next phase of its routemap on 9 July.
Seafood restaurant and takeaway group Rockfish says it is feeling “very optimistic” about its future as it gears up to reopen one of its venues this Saturday.
An initiative to gain consumer feedback on the safe reopening of hospitality venues quickly and effectively has been launched to help build confidence in the sector as restaurants begin to reopen.
London-based hospitality company Inception Group, which operates venues including Mr Fogg’s and Cahoots, has set up a £25,000 bar tab for NHS workers as part of its reopening plans.
Dishoom says it will temporarily allow groups of less than six to reserve tables for evening service at any of its restaurants as part of its reopening strategy.
The founders of Nigerian tapas restaurant Chuku’s in Tottenham say physical distancing will not detract from the socially-driven spirit of their restaurant.
Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (JRS) come into effect today (1 July), allowing businesses to bring back furloughed employees part time if they wish to.
Food travel operator SSP is to make more than half its 9,000-strong UK workforce redundant, as the company struggles with the reduced passenger numbers caused by the Coronavirus pandemic.
At least 239 restaurants and 182 pubs in Leicester will remain closed beyond 4 July as a result of the Government's decision to extend the city's lockdown by two weeks.
A three-month suspension of the congestion charge, increased public transport and a decision over VAT are just some of the measures being asked of the Government by a group of high-profile London chefs and restaurateurs.
London-based fried chicken brand Coqfighter is to add a second sister concept to its portfolio with the launch of vegan fast food brand Mercy Burger this weekend.
Further information for pubs on how they can operate within the Government’s Coronavirus guidelines beyond 4 July, including whether they can screen football matches, whether they have to take customer details, and if they can run a carvery, has been...
The Restaurant Group (TRG) is poised to close 125 sites within its struggling leisure arm following the approval of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA).
Hospitality industry charity Springboard is encouraging people to make a donation to celebrate being able to eat and drink again in pubs and restaurants.
Jeremy Chan, James Cochran, Ravinder Bhogal and Claude Bosi are among the names on the roster at APT, a “social bubble dining” concept that sees high profile chefs cook bespoke menus for up to 10 guests.
Indian street food restaurant group Mowgli is adjusting some of its forthcoming expansion plans, saying it will only look for landlords who are 'collaborative and circumspect' in the future.
A number of high-profile restaurateurs including chef Sat Bains and Bancone founder Will Ellner say they have decided to not reopen their restaurants on 4 July.
Amazon’s investment in Deliveroo should be provisionally cleared because it is not expected to damage competition in either restaurant delivery or online convenience grocery delivery, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has found.
The Government is expected to bring forward a bill later today (25 June) aimed at allowing pubs, cafes and restaurants more freedom to operate outside.
A number of operators from across the hospitality sector say they've seen a huge surge in bookings as they prepare to reopen their doors at the beginning of next month.
Trade body UKHospitality has 'warmly welcomed' the Government guidance published earlier today (24 June), which advises operators on how to make their business 'Covid secure' as they plan for reopening.
